A Handbook of Origami: The Complete Practical Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and Over 80 Exciting Projects (A Handbook of)

Rick Beech

ISBN 10: 1842158902 / ISBN 13: 9781842158906

Published by Southwater, 2003

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Handbook of Origami: The Complete Practical Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and Over 80 Exciting Projects (A Handbook of)
• Publisher: Southwater
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842158902
• ISBN 13: 9781842158906
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

Origami is an ancient Japanese craft that has grown into a a 21st century art form. In this book, traditional classics, such as the famous Japanese crane sit side-by-side with modern pieces designed by one of the world's most respected origamists. Modular pieces and cute creatures alike are included in this all-encompassing collection of paperfolds. Over 80 projects are photographed and clearly described at every stage to ensure they are as straightforward as possible. Whether you want to make a paper dove or masu box, origami animals or action toys, this handbook has something to offer.

About the Author

Rick Beech has turned a childhood hobby into a career and since 1990 has been working as an origami expert. In that time Rick has taught hundreds of workshops and has worked in film and television. Through his company, Paper Magic, he provides origami entertainment to a huge client base by performing at dinner parties, award evenings and other corporate functions. His contributions toward a Yellow Pages commercial in 1997 ensured that the animation company involved won a Golden Rose of Montreux award.